Russian authorities have granted asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family on “humanitarian grounds,” according to reports from Russian news agencies. Al-Assad’s whereabouts were unknown after opposition fighters captured Damascus, leading to speculation that he may have been evacuated to Russia on a Russian plane. US President Joe Biden stated that there are rumors of al-Assad being in Moscow. The fall of al-Assad’s regime was celebrated by the Syrian people, who ransacked his home and cheered in the streets. Despite their involvement in supporting al-Assad in the war, Russian officials have now been in contact with Syrian opposition leaders who have guaranteed the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in Syria. The Syrian war, which began in 2011 as an uprising against al-Assad, has now come to an end after 13 years, resulting in the overthrow of the al-Assad family’s rule that lasted for over half a century. The war also led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and created millions of refugees. Russia’s support for al-Assad during the conflict played a significant role in turning the tide of the war, allowing al-Assad to maintain power until the recent rebel advance led to his downfall.
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Syria’s Former Leader Al-Assad Visits Moscow, According to Russian Media Reporting on Syria’s War
